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Thursday, February 12, 2026
TopicWest Bengal government

Topic: West Bengal government

ED vs Mamata: SC says dispute ‘serious’, seeks Bengal CM’s response on ‘interference’ in I-PAC raid

ED plea has urged SC to order CBI probe into ‘intrusion’ by Bengal government & its head in its money laundering probe against I-PAC, which provides political consultancy services to TMC.

Relying on CAA, SC grants citizenship to Hindu immigrant sacked by Bengal govt as ‘non-Indian’

Basudev Dutta had migrated to Bengal from East Pakistan in 1969 and worked as a paramedic under the state govt; his job was terminated in 2011 on the basis of a ‘secret report’.

Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

What would you do in Mamata’s place? Not what she did at RG Kar, say Bengal’s people

I asked the protestors at a vigil for the RG Kar doctor this question. Many had a one-word answer: resign. But there were more considered replies, too.

‘Leaked memo’ to renovate at RG Kar day after rape-murder sparks row. Health officials say ‘not aware’

The 10 August memo appears to be undersigned by ex-principal Dr Sandip Ghosh. A video that went viral same day purportedly showed construction & demolition work next to crime scene.

Everybody gets a rap from SC over Kolkata rape-murder: Bengal govt, police, media & hospital

SC said govt should exercise restraint towards peaceful protesters. The CJI-led bench set up a national task force for doctors' safety & ordered CBI to file a status report by 22 August.

CBI under administrative control of Centre, rules SC on Bengal’s challenge to probes without consent

A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta rejected the central government’s contention that West Bengal’s suit should not be heard and said the dispute raised by the state would be adjudicated by it.

SubscriberWrites: Politics, unfortunately in binary

Bengal has been suffering from “developmental deficit” for more than 50 years is a well-known fact, it has now the added misfortune of “governance and administrative deficit.”

‘Face smashed, blood-soaked uniform’ — pain, shock in Siliguri over schoolgirl’s murder

Political parties take aim at ruling TMC, write to Mamata demanding speedy probe. City saw 24-hr bandh in protest. Accused in custody, police say they will file chargesheet soon.

Use of law and intolerance — SC’s message to Bengal after removing ban on ‘The Kerala Story’

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also directed Tamil Nadu to make adequate security arrangements in theatres where the movie is being screened.

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How the humble pulses became a big economic opportunity and shaped geopolitics

World Pulses Day 2026 marks a shift toward recognising pulses as vital drivers of nutritional security and sustainable agricultural growth.

Road-dependence, poor EV charging infra key hurdles to India’s net-zero transport push—NITI Aayog

Sectoral insight report says while clean mobility transition is technically possible, India’s current transport system is not aligned towards the vision. It recommends a phased strategy.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.